Tuesday, February 1, 2011

CHALLENGE, WINNER, and SWEET STUFF!!!!

Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope your week is going exceptionally well!!! Except for a little rain(thank heavens no snow and ice) everything here is marvelous!!! I am feeling so wonderfully WELL that I could almost turn a cartwheel if I wasn't afraid of breaking my OLD neck!!!! hahaha!!

Today begins a new challenge over at Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings, where we were asked to use RED/PINK/WHITE and the challenge is sponsored by the marvelous Wild Orchid Crafts, my very favorite place for all things FLOWER!!!! Thank you so much WOC!!! I hope you will all come over and join in with us for a chance to win a magnificent prize!!!!

For my challenge card I used Bazzill for the base, all matting is PTI, and the DP is from the Annalee Collection by Prima--just love the muted, soft colors in this stack. All panels are machine stitched before placing a white paper lace doily on the base. I used that darling little Tilda with Heart Lace from Magnolia-licious, stamped her on X-Press It Blending Card and colored her with Copics adding a touch of Star Dust Stickles for the lace. The horizontal is made with ribbons/trims from the Really Reasonable Ribbon shop: 7/8" Red Organza topped with 3/4" Pink Satin Pleated Trim and adding a double flat bow of 5/8" Pink Sheer Ruffle Edge Ribbon made with the Bow Easy Tool and dangling a silver heart charm. The floral treatment is from Wild Orchid Crafts: 25mm Wild Rose and 20mm Open Roses resting on MS punched out branches. I also added several Pearl Heart Pins to match the string of hearts Tilda is holding and pearl pins from my stash. The front was finished with more pearls from WOC to soften all corners. Little Tilda is looking up at the heart pins as if to ask, "How did I miss those 3 red hearts for my string??? hahahahahah

The inside of my card uses basically the same materials as the front. On the first panel I used the same ribbon treatment and merely added a tiny White Heart Shaped Bead on the bow. On the second panel I used a larger white paper doily, triple Nesties, another bow with bead, and all around the doily I also used heart beads.

I hope you like my little card and will decide to join with us at the RRR Challenge this time!

WINNER of PINK SWEET STUFF!!! Thank you all so much for your sweet comments and for your visit to me! But we are letting Mr. Random.org decide the winner from what the little blue froggy reported...so... the WINNER of this basket of PINK goodies is....

220. Lynne from Scotland!!!! Congratulations, Lynne! I hope you enjoy it!!! Please send me your mailing address before Wednesday, February 2 at midnight EST so that I can get your package out to you!!

New BLUE SWEET STUFF for my Followers As I promised you, I have made 4 of these desk ensemble baskets and today's SWEET STUFF is the BLUE one...the next one will be a GREEN one and I have another PINK one...so keep on the lookout! The basket is simply decorated with eyelet laces and blue polka dot ribbon and a blue gardenia but is filled with Shabby Chic journal, sticky notes, 8 note cards, 8 enclosure cards, twisted note pad, pen, and rhinestones along with an assortment of blue ribbons and a Tilda Playing Violin! But oh my gosh I forgot the 3 bunches of blue mulberry roses which will be included!!! What do you think of this one??? Just leave your info with Mr Froggy below and you know how much I would appreciate your letting your blogging friends know about it by placing it on your sidebar and linking back to me!!! The cut-off for this SWEET STUFF will be Sunday, February 6, at midnight EST!

Thank you so much for dropping by to spend a moment or two in my little world and I hope you will decide to come back often! It is always such a joy to see you here! Have a beautiful day!! Sending a hug right out to YOU!!!

208 comments:

I'm sitting here listening to it rain, or freezing rain, not sure right now, but earlier people were slip sliding around. As always such beautiful artwork, cards, and Sweet Stuff. Wow! I'm the first one on tonight, I just keep drooling for the sweet stuff :o)Hugs!

Goodness Jacque, this is so adorable. I love this little girl, but was thinking could not use it for anything but Valentine but you sure did her justice... Love your coloring and your layout the colors are so beautiful together and your sewing as usual is perfect... Love the inside also.. beautiful!!! Am glad it is raining right now as I don't think it is going to keep it up so I want you to stay warm and stay well and just make more cards.. Hugs and Love, Jean

This is a darling little Tilda, the colours you've used are just too sweet and I love the beautiful detailing you've done, very pretty!! Beautiful inside and out and I am glad to read that you are feeling tip top!!hugs, stephanne

So cute this little Valentine Tilda! I love the image, love the card you made! Another thanks for the beautifull basket full with sweet stuff. I hope you'll find time to make a tutorial for the wonderfull basket :)) Hugs ()

What a lovely card !I love the combinations you make each time, I never seem to have the right colour cardstock, I do wonder if you just make sure you buy only things that go together or do you just have so much that you can always find matching things ?Tell me the secret :)I love the beautifull goodies you have selected once again for us !Added my name with the froggy and will most definately post your pic on my blog !Have a nice day and sending a hug right back at you !Margo

What's a beautiful card, Jacque! I line you take brite colour of the goods and they play all together ideally! I like how you arrange inside of the card - not less beautiful then the mane page - I love your creations!

oh, these sweet baskets are just adorable Jacque, thanks so much for the chance to win!!I am still waiting for my new Maggies - cannot remember if I ordered this one But I sure hope I did!! She's gorgeous and I love the bow ribbon! ♥

Hello sweetie what a gorgeous card I love the papers I have the same pad & I cry when I have to cut the paper lol. The bows look soooo pretty & Tilda just looks amazing hun. Hope you are keeping ok.Thank you so much again for offering out your fabulous candy you really are the most generous woman I know of.Take care hun.

Wow Jacque, your card is just stunning, I love everything about it. We too have rain here in the UK, looks like it's going to be miserable all day :-( Congrats to the lucky winner and many thanks to you for offering yet another beautiful array of yummy sweet stuff xxx

Hi Jacque. Another gorgeous card. Love the colours and such an adorable Tilda. Great layout and details too. Thanks for the chance to enter another fabulous sweet stuff. Good to hear you are feeling well. Donna

Fab card as always and lovethat blue basket, have to say blue is my fav colour and would much rather have blue , green and purples than girly pinks but its good that we ll like different things, thanks for the chance it's so pretty.

WOOT WOOT your card is amazing JAcque, but they always are, so it doesn´t surprise me at all. I just love to see your work.And as the blue stuff, then I just HAVE to be lucky for once. This is exactly my favorit over all favorites, and I just so love all blue shades, so I´ll really cross my fingers, that I´ll be lucky this tme.Have a great day Jacque and thanks so much for all you always share with us.

Hi Jacque....how darling!! Love your cards, hon! And this is another winner! Gorgeous coloring...and I love the DPs and each and every element of this card! Have a great day....and I'd hold off on those cartwheels for a bit...imaginary cartwheels are so much safer!! :-) Stay warm...it's freeeeeeeeezing here in Richmond, VA!! Hugs...Pat Frank

Such a lovely Tilda and my favourite colours. I would be so lucky. Jacque no cartwheels please, jumping up and down is good enough. Hope the snowstorms we hear about aren't heading your way. Warm wishes.

Jacque--your card is gorgeous. Love how the colors all melt together. Your embellishments are just perfect as is your coloring. Love, Love, Love this card!! Glad to hear you are feeling good today!! Praying that that feeling continues for you. Thanks for the awesome sweet stuff and the chance to win. Hugs, Kim

hmmm... I used to be able to do cartwheels... about 40 years ago...hahhahha!!!! I'm with you, would NEVER attempt it now!!!! Anyway, back to the important stuff! Congratulations, Lynne!!! I'm sure you will love your goodies... you lucky dog!! LOL!! Jacque, this card is too precious!!! I love that paper, too, it's just so... comfortable or something... Tilda is adorable and your coloring is gorgeous, as usual!! I am going to have to look for those cutie pie heart stick pins....too cute!! Hope the weather stays great for you, we're expecting a lot more yuck... no school today...Oh and I am sooo happy that you are feeling on top of the world!!Hugs,Teri

Beautiful card with lots of little details! Of course the sweet stuff looks wonderful too. We are in wait mode here, looking to see how much snow we'll get and when it will start. Well, at least one month of winter is over....come on spring!Joyce xx

Beautiful V-day or love card! And blue is my fav color!! Thanks for a chance to win some sweet stuff! Your lucky to just have rain....we got hit with some serious ice!! Pretty much everything is closed in my area.

OH! Jacque... so wonderful!a work of art. Sooo good to see you are well! You and Tilda would make a wonderful pair! she looks ready to hang hearts all over! LOve all the lovely details, but the heart stickpins win the 1st place, I am obsessed with stickpins!!! I'd put some everywhere. The inside of your card is just as fabulous. Have a wonderful day Hugs.Danielle.

Jacque your card is absolutely beautiful, as always! I am so happy to hear that you are feeling wonderful today! Also thanks again for another chance at some wonderful sweet stuff! Happy Creating! Sara

What a beautiful card, Jaque! Wonderful news that you're feeling well today!!! Take care!! And be careful with that neck of yours... (ha, ha!)You are too kind with your sweet stuff!!! Thank you for keeping me in suspense at least twice a week...(lol)

fantastic card jacque.the tilda is so pretty and i love yout stunning colours and flowers.your attention to detail is amazing.thankyou so much for the chance to win your super candy, you are so generous :D

Hi Jacque,such an adorable card. Those heart pins are too cute - and those ribbons are just FANTASTICThe watercolor blue is one of my fav colors, I guess it's because my sign is Pisces... *lol*So glad you're feeling better ;)

Congratulations to Lynne in Scotland, on her win. The blue set is lovely also, Jacque. Thanks for all these opportunities for us. The paper on your new card is gorgeous. I will have to check for it at my local independent seller.

Your Card is Lovely Jacque!!! Love the pink and red together!! The ribbon is Beautiful!!! So is the paper! Lovely Composition!!! Perfect!!!Your Candy is Absolutely Amazing!!! I love all the Blue!!! You are so kind!!!! :o)

Beautiful card, Jacque! You're like the little pink energizer bunny! You just keep cranking out these gorgeous creations! And of course I love each and every one. Glad you're feeling well!! hugs, Sharon

Another gorgeous card inside and out Jacque! The details on your cards are always so amazing! The mail has been so slow, will let you know as soon as I receive my sweet stuff. Thanks Jacque!!! Have a great day!

Hi Jacque,Absolutely stunning card and a fabulous colour combo. Love that cute Tilda and all the great embellishments you used. Thanks for the chance at another of your sweet baskets. They are just gorgeous.hugsMarion

Hi Glad you are feeling Great :). I love the papers on this one !! I love your blog I am addicted ! and you are so generous with your candy. The baskets are such a wonderful idea love the colour so easy to co-ordinate a project. Good luck everyone !! I have linked your sweet stuff on my blog. Kitty :)

BLUE! BLUE! BLUE! My absolute favorite color. That basket is SO very pretty. It would fit prefectly in my tiny blue and white craft room. I would be thrilled to win all those yummy goodies. Thanks for the chance to win it. Crossing fingers for this one. Blessings Bernie

What a lovely card! I love those little pins with the hearts on them...the pearls, also. I really like how you color this beautiful, innocent image! I love her string of hearts.

This basket is so beautiful. Thank you for offering another opportunity to win some of your treasures. The blue set is so unique. I don't think I have anything in that shade...it would be a great addition to my collection of materials. It would open a whole new color selection up to me! Thank you for your generosity.

I have that paper too. Now I have some ideas how to use it. I get overwhelmed by the DP that has big stuff on it. I always wanna save it, for what I don't know. Those little hearts on the inside are cute. I just love how you used the papers design for embellishments. Have another great day sweets!

Wow....this is absolutely gorgeous hun just love the colours and attention to detail is amazing.Thanks again for so much inspiration you give to us bloggers.Thanks for chance to win more sweet stuff ...fingers crossedhugs judex

Jacque my girl, you have me cracking up laughing!!! The comment about being afraid of breaking your "old" neck... ha ha.... You crazy girl!!! But how about today? You must be getting "Something" from this storm... So I'm sure you won't think of doing cartwheels today. LOL Your card is AMAZING!!! I just Love how Tilda is looking up at those 3 little hearts. Lovely papers, and of course your coloring and design are pure Perfection!!! Biggest Hugs,Lynda

As always, Jacque, I am in awe of the beauty that you express in your cards, and this one is just as beautiful!! I am in love with the beautiful giveaway you have offered to all of us....Thanks for another opportunity to win!!debpaint16@aol.com

Beautiful card, Jacque! Love those papers - they are such a striking colour combo. And Tilda really does look like she is wondering why those hearts on the pins are not on her garland! Lovely. And thank you of course for the opportunity to win not only lovely candy but such a pretty hand decorated basket too! Hugs, Lesley

A BIG congrats to Lynne!!! This card with Tilda is absolutely gorgeous!!!!! I've not seen this Tilda before so guess she goes on my wish list. Thank you Jacque for offering this WONDERFUL SWEET STUFF!!!! Have a wonderful day and hugs to you. Sharon :o)

What a wonderful card Jacquie - I love your use of colours.I'm really pleased that you are feeling so well - enough to cartwheel, except for the neck !Long may you continue to feel on top form.thanks a lot for the chance to win the goodie basket.have a lovely day,Grace.

Gorgeous card yet again Jacque! your cards are always so stunning and you pick such wonderful colours, I also love the idea of having your candy colour coded, such a cool idea , and the basket it another great idea.....hugs Kath....

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I am a retired college professor who readily admits to a stamping addiction and I am NOT in search of a 12-step plan to overcome it. The cute munchkins in the stamping world have found their way into my heart and I get much joy from showcasing them with paper and coloring. I kinda enjoy these paperdolls for grown-ups!!